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April Hicks

4 critical, 32 serious, 4 minor findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 7, 2023.

101 Southwestern Dr, Forney, TX 75126 · (972) 979-5661

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsForney licensed centers, n=18

Critical findings4 critical, 32 serious, 4 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 7, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 6

72% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 16

78% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2017Registered

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #1645333 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jan 7, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  Atrendance logs for children were not available for review.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.635(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills were reviewed to not be completed.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  3 children present did not have immunization records.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  3 children present did not have health statements available,
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  The cpr/ first aid training expired 08/2025.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.1107(5).
Jan 7, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  The cpr/ first aid training expired 08/2025.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.1107(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  3 children present did not have immunization records.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  3 children present did not have health statements available,
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  Atrendance logs for children were not available for review.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.635(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills were reviewed to not be completed.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Jan 7, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  Atrendance logs for children were not available for review.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.635(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  The cpr/ first aid training expired 08/2025.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.1107(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  3 children present did not have health statements available,
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills were reviewed to not be completed.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  3 children present did not have immunization records.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
Jan 7, 2026Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  3 children present did not have immunization records.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The fire drills were reviewed to not be completed.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Health Statement on File
  3 children present did not have health statements available,
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
  The cpr/ first aid training expired 08/2025.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.1107(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
  Atrendance logs for children were not available for review.
  Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified Jan 30, 2026. Standard 747.635(a).
2025
Feb 6, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  The operational policies did not include how the parents may access the minimum standards online, abuse and neglect hotline and the HHSC website.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  One dog in the home did not have a health statement available for review.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  The home does not have anything in writing stating that a dog is on the premises.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  3 of the 3 children enrolled did not have health statements.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(a).
Feb 6, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  The operational policies did not include how the parents may access the minimum standards online, abuse and neglect hotline and the HHSC website.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  The home does not have anything in writing stating that a dog is on the premises.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  One dog in the home did not have a health statement available for review.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  3 of the 3 children enrolled did not have health statements.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(a).
Feb 6, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  The operational policies did not include how the parents may access the minimum standards online, abuse and neglect hotline and the HHSC website.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  One dog in the home did not have a health statement available for review.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  The home does not have anything in writing stating that a dog is on the premises.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  3 of the 3 children enrolled did not have health statements.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(a).
Feb 6, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  The operational policies did not include how the parents may access the minimum standards online, abuse and neglect hotline and the HHSC website.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Standard 747.501(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
  One dog in the home did not have a health statement available for review.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
  The home does not have anything in writing stating that a dog is on the premises.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3701(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Required Health Statement
  3 of the 3 children enrolled did not have health statements.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2025, verified Feb 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.611(a).
2023
Dec 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  A 16 year old household member did not have a background check.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
Dec 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  A 16 year old household member did not have a background check.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
Dec 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  A 16 year old household member did not have a background check.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).
Dec 7, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
  A 16 year old household member did not have a background check.
  Corrected Jan 22, 2024, verified Jan 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(5).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Dec 19, 2022 to Dec 19, 20224 inspections
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- Dec 19, 2022 inspection
- Dec 19, 2022 inspection
- Dec 19, 2022 inspection
- Dec 19, 2022 inspection
2021
Dec 21, 2021 to Dec 21, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 21, 2021 inspection
- Dec 21, 2021 inspection
- Dec 21, 2021 inspection
- Dec 21, 2021 inspection

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